Nile

Attention in the Netherlands is turning to the West Nile virus after reports that four Dutch people and numerous birds have already died from it. Regional outlet De Limburger asks whether the virus, until now mostly a concern elsewhere in the country, is now spreading toward the southern province of Limburg. The report notes there is no outbreak comparable to COVID-19, but questions remain about the role of blood banks and donation screening as the mosquito-borne virus moves westward.

A multi-sectoral needs assessment (MSNA) has been released for White Nile State, Sudan, documenting humanitarian conditions across the state. Assessments of this kind measure needs in areas such as food, water, shelter, health and protection, and are used by aid agencies to direct assistance. The publication comes as Sudan's humanitarian crisis continues to draw international attention and funding appeals.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said Egypt remains committed to a diplomatic solution over Ethiopia's Grand Renaissance Dam, but stressed that the country's water security is a red line that cannot be compromised. His remarks underline the ongoing tension between Cairo and Addis Ababa over the Nile dam, which Egypt sees as a threat to its freshwater supply.